First pictures

Here are a few pictures of our new little one. We can't wait to meet him and are super excited for his arrival. Due date 4/23/12. Anyone want to place any bets????? We are also taking recommendations on names, so here is your chance.

I will have to update you guys on the last 6 months or so at some point but don't get your hopes up. We will all be lucky if I get a few pictures up. Until then ENJOY!

My guy and his helmet

Sawyer got the most darling little bike for Christmas from Grandma and Grandpa Salazar. Well up until now the weather has been so crappy that we really haven't had the chance to get out and try the coolest bike around on for size. In the meantime we (my mother and I) decided that we better get him used to the helmet. So he has been asking to ride his bike for few days and every time he asks I reply with, "That sounds like so much fun, lets get your helmet on so that you can ride safely. You always have to wear your helmet when you ride your bike." The answer up until yesterday was always a resounding, "NO!"

I guess he had a change of heart. Yesterday he decided that not only was he going to wear it on his bike, he was going to wear it playing basketball, riding in his car, and running around and jumping in general. He kept telling me, "I don't fall down and get hurt now, I am all safe!" Maybe I am stressing the safe thing a little to much? Either way, he was safe and happy, all be it a very sweaty little boy! (No short bus comments about my little guy either!!)

Disclaimer: Yes, I do know that my yard is trashed. For those of you who have been to my house recently (the last 10 years), you know that I have great intentions and crappy follow through. So lets not discuss all the crap stacked around my yard/house/driveway.

Just a side note. I think anyone who drives those teeny, tiny little smart cars should have to wear a helmet too! Oh, by the way I have a ton of pictures that will be coming soon. Once again, slacking on the follow through!

A few odds and ends

Sad/Happy

We were very lucky to be able to see Megan recently, unfortunately she was in town for her Grandmother's funeral. Megan is one of the most wonderful gifts from god, I could not ask for more of a friend in this lifetime. I love this girl more than I could ever express with words or actions. She has been my rock, my friend, my confidant, and my emotional life boat for many years and many occasions. So I just had to mention how much she and her family have meant to me over the years. I love you guys so much!

Sawyer reading the paper.

Hanging out in the room at the Grand America


Drying off, Lil D is so cute!

My to cute baby ducks getting in the water!

All smiles

Playing ball

More ball

I love these two boys!

Just a few pictures of what we have been up to lately. We have been trying to take Sawyer swimming to get him out of the house on the cold winter days that seem to be dragging on and on. He seems to really enjoy it and it is nice to do something different than just building blocks, doing puzzles, and playing with trains. I can't wait for the nice weather to be here for good so we can get out and play with his new basketball hoop and get him riding his new bike. Come on Old Man Winter, let us go already!!!!

Belated Birthday wish to Dominick!

So this is obviously late since Lil D's birthday is at the end of March, but better late than never. We were so happy that Dom and Kelly could be with us for his Birthday. I can't believe that he is nineteen and all grown up. I remember him as a little baby and it is amazing how the time has flown. I call him my baby duck, Brandon calls him baby bro, and mom calls him her baby. I guess now that he is taller than all of us this might present a problem or be a little annoying to him. Well to bad Dom, you will aways be my baby! So happy late birthday to you!!!

The cake before and after.

Brandon and Sierra

Sawyer and Dominick licking the candles.

Kelly and Dominick

Mom and Dom

The whole family, and yes it was late, we were all tired, and not the best group photo in the world. Regardless we love you Dom and we hope that you had a great day and an even more fantastic year to come!

Sophie's Birthday Party

Having a bite of cake.

Reading her birthday card.
Mallory and Kennedy

Daddy and Sophie opening gifts, Mommy watching.


Grandpa Ron and Grandma Connie

Connie and Dominic

Sawyer

Sierra

Daddy and Sophie

Clapping and grooving to the music.

Sophie and Sawyer playing some games.

After a little cake.

Opening more gifts

.Grandma Barb and Sophie

Daddy and Sophie

Big hug.

We were lucky enough to be able to see Sophie for her birthday at the beginning of this month and let me tell you she is such a little lady! So cute and sweet. She has such dainty little mannerisms, you can definitely see the difference between boys and girls. She is so happy and has such a beautiful smile! She is so delicate when she opens her gifts. It is so cute to watch her open her cards and take the time to read them over before putting them back in the envelope. She and Sawyer had a grand time running around and chasing each other. I think they could be best buddies if given the opportunity. It was really nice to have everyone there to celebrate. God I love that girl!

Happy Birthday Josher!

Love You! Love You!

Miss You! Miss You!

Can I say how smart this kid is?

O.k., I know that I am totally biased by this kid is so smart he just makes me laugh all the time. Last night we were on the way home from picking up Dominic and Sawyer was just being his normal little chatty self. We were asking him about his day and he was asking us about all the things that we passed on our drive. At one point I suggested that we count for daddy so that he could see how smart Sawyer was getting. So we start off, one, two, three and so on. At ten I stop counting with him because I figured we were done. Ten was as high as we had practiced counting in the past. Well I am sure you all know where this is going but that little stink just kept on counting. He made it to twenty and at that point we were just all laughing because we were so surprised and he sound so dang cute.

Another cute thing that he is starting to do is read along with me. One of his favorite books to do this with is, Go Dog Go. His little voice is so sweet especially when he reads along in the little sing song rhythm we use. He acts like such a big boy when he is turning the pages and when he is done he hops right up and puts the book right back on the shelf. He also loves his book, Visiting the Firehouse. He loves to tell me all the parts of the fire engine, all about the firefighters uniform and of course, wait for it..... STOP, DROP, and ROLL.

Sawyer is such a tenderhearted little boy, he is all about defending you if he feels someone is being mean or yelling. He will throw up his little hand and say, "Stop, bad, bad ____! You no be mean to____!" He is always really concerned if you are hurt. He will offer kisses and hugs and ask you if you are alright or better. He always asks, "You need doctor to fix it??" This is probably an indicator that we spend way to much time with the doctor. My poor little guy is always fighting one bug or another (oh, the pitfalls of daycare). Sickness aside we are so lucky to have a great lady who watches Sawyer for us. Her name is Eliza and she is so kind and loving. Sawyer is always happy to see her and snuggle with her and get his hugs and kisses. He has many wonderful friends there and I always feel good knowing that he is somewhere being loved, having fun, and learning new things. We are very lucky!